If the I & RS process exhausts all of the available school-based regular education interventions with minimal success , often , the student is referred to the CST for a comprehensive evaluation in order to gather additional information as well as to determine if the student is eligible for special education and related services . Even in these cases , the prior period of intervention is valuable . Prior intervention will illustrate that a referral is appropriate ( as required by law ) and it will help inform the CST team about strategies that have or have not produced success . It is important that I & RS interventions not be seen as merely a waiting process or a “ red tape ” step for special education . The recommendation for a CST evaluation could come directly from the I & RS team or from the parent at any time during the process .
Students Identified as Academically Gifted
In the Teaneck Public Schools , students are evaluated and identified as academically gifted in the areas of mathematics and / or humanities . If you are one of these identified students , advanced courses in mathematics and special work in humanities are available . Advanced courses in the humanities are available as semester electives in grades 7 and 8 .
Communicating Concerns
Please take the following steps when contacting the school regarding any concerns about your child ’ s experience here at Benjamin Franklin Middle School . In order to facilitate the gathering of information and the utilization of the resources available to you and the school , you may contact your child ’ s teacher through the main office , e-mail , voice mail at ( 201 ) 862-1200 or guidance counselor and make an appointment to meet with them to discuss your concerns .
MAIN OFFICE ( 201 ) 833-5450 GUIDANCE OFFICE ( 201 ) 833-5455 Ms . Klein : ( 201 ) 833-5456 - Grades 6 & 8 Mr . Smith : ( 201 ) 833-5565 - Grades 5 & 7 Ms . Javalda Powell ( 201 ) 833-5457 - Behaviorist
School – Home Communications
Tuesday is our designated “ communication ” day . Letters , forms , and flyers regarding all types of information , events , progress reports , report cards , trips , etc ., are regularly sent home with students on Tuesdays , except where sending communications on another day cannot be avoided .
The Benjamin Franklin Technology Management Team
The Benjamin Franklin Middle School Technology Management Team develops and implements an action plan to achieve the instructional goals of Vision 2000 and Beyond , the District ’ s comprehensive long-range technology plan . The BFMS team includes technology teachers , other teachers , parents , building support staff , the building principal and assistant principal . The team makes recommendations to the District Director of Technology Services regarding equipment allocation , software selection , and professional development .
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